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  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    So What?

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 2, 2017
     | 6,494 views

    Many will ask us as Christians certain questions about our God and His Son Jesus Christ. It is important that we are prepared. This sermon should assist the congregation in answering some of the most important ones.

    I. Why Did Jesus have to die? Answer: In order that He die as a man, He had to be born and live as one. He came to earth as a man but was God incarnated (Immanuel—God as man). He came to save us, literally from ourselves and this filthy world in which we live. He came to teach us, not only by ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 4, 2024
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     | 930 views

    A very important directive is found in Proverbs which has whole-life importance: "Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life." ~ Proverbs 4:23

    Guard your heart - Watching & Guarding Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life. ~ Proverbs 4:23 A. Biblically, the heart (our inner being) is the center of our affections, emotions and values. Above all else… the most important thing… is to guard you ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

    LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,711 views

    Worship is the first of the five purposes of the church. Worship is the main thing the church has been called to.

    Purpose of the Church: Worship Part 2 Matt. 22:34-40 & Matt. 28:18-20 Today we’re going to begin to look at the Five Purposes of the Church that Jesus outlines for us in primarily two verses…. 1. Luke 10:27 He answered: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Richardson avatar

    Straddling The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    What you believe is important. Your philosophy of religion, your doctrine, your firm foundation and stance on Biblical issues is an important matter. Do you know where you stand on the basic, foundational doctrines of the Bible?

    Series: Romans – the Line in the Sand Message Title: Straddling the Line Scripture: Romans 2:1-16 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Love The Truth Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,671 views

    First in series on the "Little Guys," those books of Scripture that don’t get as much talk from the pulpits.

    Love the Truth 2 John October 7, 2001 Introduction As I was praying about what God would have me cover over the next few weeks before entering the Christmas season, I was impressed with the idea that we should spend some time in what I call “the little guys,” or small books of the Bible that get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,701 views

    This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

    Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

    Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 337 ratings
     | 115,931 views

    What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

    The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Lords Supper: A Spiritual Banquet Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2016
     | 6,360 views

    By first looking at the mechanics of the Lord’s Supper, we can then move on to understand the truths associated with it.

    The Lord’s Supper: A Spiritual Banquet (Mark 14:22-25) 1. Mark’s account is by far the shortest account of the Lord’s Supper. Even Paul’s account in I Corinthians 11 is longer. The Lord’s Supper has always been an important and distinctive part of Christian worship. Early in church history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1: A Second Helping

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,329 views

    One of the first sermons I wrote and posted for this site dealt with the scientific brilliance found in the first chapter of Genesis. There are other scientific standards found in this opening chapter of the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God, and they are worth exploring and affirming.

    When I read the first chapter of Genesis, I do not see the development of an ancient myth or legend. I do not see the fruit of an overactive imagination of an anonymous sage trying to explain to his "backward" clan or tribe of how they came to be. I do not see any collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Love Is The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 17, 2014
     | 5,361 views

    "I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, and that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than 5 other things that Christians consider very important.

    Love is the Most Excellent Way The Bible teaches that we are to be people who exercise love in all of our relationships with one another. 1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2. If I have the gift of prophecy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The Best Till Now Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,344 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, and how it might apply to us today.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to John 2:1. We have been looking at the book of John. We are actually trying to get through the entire book of John. We are actually succeeded in getting through chapter 1, so we only have about 20 more chapters to go and we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    To begin a 3 part series on the "Da Vinci Code" we first have to understand who Christ Is

    Part 1 Breaking the Da Vinci Code “Who Is Jesus” >One Solitary Life > (Graphic) > Dr. James Allan Francis, wrote it as a part of his 1926 book, "The Real Jesus," he was pastor of the First Baptist Church, Los Angeles CA Nearly two thousand years ago in an obscure village, a child was born of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon For Our Times Part.1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    This is the first part of a message series dealing with the Sermon on the Mount. The teaching of Jesus in this sermon is practical for the life of a believer.

    A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 “Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude” Part 1 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Can You Accept The Son On His Birthday?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,833 views

    The first part of this sermon is going to review Matthew 1:18-25 to explain how the first Christmas came about. The last part of this sermon is going to focus on four things one must do this Christmas to accept God’s gift of the Son.

    Can you Accept the Son on His Birthday? Matthew 1:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What was the best gift that you opened at Christmas? While many gifts that we receive quickly fade in importance over time others stand out as being special. One can easily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist